Angel Lopez Candales

Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

2 h-index 17 pubs 10 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Angel Lopez Candales' research focuses on cardiovascular disease, with a particular emphasis on treatment trends and outcomes in underserved populations. His work includes an analysis of no-show rates in a cardiology clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic at a safety-net hospital. He has also investigated the prescription patterns of medications like Sacubitril/Valsartan and Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for heart failure treatment in these communities.

Further research by Candales explores specific cardiovascular conditions and diagnostic methods. This includes examining recurrent prosthetic valve endocarditis and its presentation with myocardial infarction, as well as investigating the relationship between left ventricular systolic and diastolic function using mitral annular motion. He has also published on the physiological and therapeutic potentials of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases, and the impact of sex differences on cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 17
  • Citations: 10

Selected Publications

  • Left Ventricular Apical Long-Axis Length and Ejection Fraction: A Proof-of-Concept Analysis (2025)
  • A Pilot Study to Analyze the Relationship Between Left Ventricular Systole and Early Diastole: Clues Derived From Longitudinal Mitral Annular Motion (2025)

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